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A rustic and flavorful mashed potato dish from Bihar, spiced with pungent mustard oil, fresh chilies, and onions. Aloo Chokha is the perfect comfort food, traditionally served with Litti or dal-rice.
For 4 servings
Cook the Potatoes
Prepare the Aromatics
Mash and Combine
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A rustic and flavorful mashed potato dish from Bihar, spiced with pungent mustard oil, fresh chilies, and onions. Aloo Chokha is the perfect comfort food, traditionally served with Litti or dal-rice.
This bihari recipe takes 30 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 186.68 calories per serving with 3.51g of protein, it's a beginner-friendly recipe perfect for lunch or dinner or side.
Flavor and Mix
Serve
Roast one medium eggplant (baingan) over an open flame until the skin is charred and the flesh is soft. Peel, mash, and mix it with the potatoes to make Aloo Baingan Chokha.
Roast two medium tomatoes over a flame until the skin blisters. Peel, mash, and add them to the mix for a tangy Tamatar Chokha.
Place the prepared chokha in a bowl. Make a small well in the center and place a small steel cup. Add a piece of hot, burning charcoal to the cup, pour a few drops of ghee or oil over it, and immediately cover the bowl with a lid for 2-3 minutes to infuse a smoky aroma.
Add a teaspoon of your favorite mango or chili pickle masala (achaar ka masala) for an extra layer of tangy and spicy flavor.
Potatoes are a great source of complex carbohydrates, which provide sustained energy to the body, making this a fulfilling side dish.
The raw garlic, ginger, and onions used in the recipe are packed with powerful antioxidants that help combat oxidative stress and inflammation in the body.
Cold-pressed mustard oil is a good source of monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats, including omega-3 fatty acids, which are beneficial for heart health.
Ingredients like lemon juice (Vitamin C), garlic, and ginger have antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties that can help support a healthy immune system.
Aloo Chokha is a traditional and rustic side dish from the Indian state of Bihar. It's made with boiled and mashed potatoes mixed with raw onions, chilies, garlic, coriander, and its signature ingredient, pungent raw mustard oil.
Unlike Western mashed potatoes which are creamy and smooth with butter and milk, Aloo Chokha is coarse in texture and gets its bold, pungent flavor from raw mustard oil, fresh onions, garlic, and chilies. It is served as a side dish, not a base.
Traditionally, Aloo Chokha is served with Litti (a stuffed whole wheat dough ball). It also pairs exceptionally well with dal and rice, or as a side with roti or paratha.
You can, but it will not have the authentic Bihari flavor. Mustard oil provides the characteristic pungent and sharp taste that defines this dish. If you must substitute, use another oil, but the taste will be significantly different.
Aloo Chokha is best eaten fresh due to the raw onions. However, you can store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
Yes, it can be a healthy dish. Potatoes provide complex carbohydrates and potassium. The use of raw aromatics like garlic, ginger, and onion adds antioxidants. Mustard oil contains heart-healthy monounsaturated fats. It's a simple, wholesome, and plant-based dish.
One serving of Aloo Chokha (approximately 1 cup or 185g) contains around 170-190 calories, primarily from the potatoes and mustard oil.